Where Is Strontianite Found in Ohio?

In northwestern Ohio strontianite is found in cavities of dolostones where the fibrous crystals commonly are associated with celestite.

Can you find amethyst in Ohio?

When it comes to mineral specimens, Ohio is not a particularly diverse state. ... Other minerals, found in less abundance and in poorer quality, include calcite, pyrite, amethyst, quartz, fluorite, celestite, and (very rarely) diamond.

Can you find gemstones in Ohio?

Flint is Ohio's official gemstone and Flint Ridge flint is renowned for its color and beauty. ... Beautiful and colorful crystals of such minerals as calcite, celestite, pyrite, selenite gypsum, and sphalerite, among others, can be found along with small flakes of gold, colorful flint, and rare meteorites and diamonds.